Travel guide Bad Aussee

The Dachstein-Sud cable car ascent up the vertical face of Hunerkogel is vertiginous. On arrival, there is a fine view south over the Schladming Tauern and it highest peak, Hochgolling. Closer by stand the formidable Hoher Dachstein and Koppenkarstei..

Traditionally associated with health and wealth, salt gave its name to the Salzkammergut and, until relatively recently, a leading economic role. Some 76 lakes, including those of St Wolfgangsee, Attersee and Gosaus, plus countless summits and the im..

The old town centre Chlumeckyplatz is a pleasant place for a stroll. This square features a Plague Column and notably the Kammerhof, which was the salt mine regulator's impressive Gothic and Renaissance mansion, with marble doorways and window frames..